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February 19, 2018, 4:52pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are expected to announce later today Chris Tillman's signing to a one-year deal. They don't disclose the terms, but as I reported yesterday, he's guaranteed $3 million and can earn another $7 million in incentives. There was no confirmation yesterday, perhaps because the club was waiting for the results of his physical or the deal needed to be approved by Major League Baseball and the commissioner's office was busy with pace of play and arbitration...

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Gausman, Bundy and O'Day on Tillman's return (and other notes)

February 19, 2018, 11:13am

Orioles

Gausman, Bundy and O'Day on Tillman's return (and other notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - While the Orioles are staying quiet about Chris Tillman today, with no announcement made on their agreement, executive vice president Dan Duquette isn't necessarily done with the pitching market. Duquette will continue to check on available starters despite the Orioles guaranteeing Tillman $3 million with a chance to increase the overall value to $10 million, and Andrew Cashner $16 million with a chance to max out at $41 million. The club would like to insert a left-hander...

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Orioles re-sign Tillman to major league deal (updated)

February 19, 2018, 6:40am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles continue to make news on the first day of full-squad workouts by re-signing pitcher Chris Tillman to a one-year major league contract that guarantees him $3 million, according to multiple sources. Tillman was taking his physical at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. The deal is heavy in performance bonuses for innings pitched. He can earn an additional $7 million, according to a source. Tillman had a couple of minor league offers on the table, including one from the...

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Orioles sign Alex Presley to minor league deal

February 19, 2018, 5:51am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - With a left-handed hitting outfielder on their shopping list and the first full-squad workout held later today, the Orioles announced that they've signed veteran Alex Presley to a minor league deal and invited him to camp. The Orioles have 62 players at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Presley is a career .263/.306/.388 hitter in eight major league seasons with the Pirates, Twins, Astros, Brewers and Tigers. He appeared in 71 games with the Tigers last season and batted...

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Chris Davis won't be caught looking at same slump

February 19, 2018, 5:06am

Orioles

Chris Davis won't be caught looking at same slump

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Davis walked into the Orioles clubhouse this morning with a thick moustache and a clear head. He's determined to keep one of them. The facial hair can go, along with the Wyatt Earp jokes, but the former home run champ won't allow his confidence to waver again, for distractions to set in, and a slump to bury him and the team. In a lineup filled with players who swing from the heels - tee it high and let it fly - Davis is the aggressive exception. He needs to regain...

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Asher trying to regain club's confidence as camp continues

February 18, 2018, 4:24pm

Orioles

Asher trying to regain club's confidence as camp continues

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will conduct their first full-squad workout this afternoon after the remaining players in camp have passed their physicals and are cleared for baseball activities. Utility infielder Ã‰ngelb Vielma isn't expected to arrive until perhaps later in the week due to a visa issue in Venezuela. Everyone else should be in camp. How could practically every team in baseball claim Vielma over the last few months and no one applied for a visa? Chris Davis and Craig Gentry...

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Notes on Susac, catching options and split-squad starters (update)

February 18, 2018, 8:50am

Orioles

Notes on Susac, catching options and split-squad starters (update)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles catcher Andrew Susac could miss at least three or four days with "a possible staph infection," according to manager Buck Showalter, who met with the media following the fifth workout of spring training. Susac's condition worsened overnight and he wasn't on the field this morning, the latest health issue to strike the former Giants and Brewers catcher. "Something we're concerned about," Showalter said. "We're not sure if it's a staph infection yet, but we want...

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Susac missing from today's workout due to health issue

February 18, 2018, 7:22am

Orioles

Susac missing from today's workout due to health issue

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles held an abbreviated workout this morning with no bullpen sessions on the agenda. Manager Buck Showalter ran various fielding drills, including bunt coverage. However, catcher Andrew Susac wasn't a participant due to an undisclosed physical issue. Showalter will meet with the media at 12:30 p.m. and provide an update on Susac, who came to the Orioles in a Feb. 2 trade with the Brewers. Hindered by injuries in the past - he went on the disabled list last year with a...

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Adam Jones: "It's not about money. It's winning"

February 18, 2018, 5:28am

Orioles

Adam Jones: "It's not about money. It's winning"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Adam Jones sat at his locker this morning wrapping tape around his fingers as sweat ran down his forehead. Players weren't due on the field to stretch for another hour. He was in full work mode in preparation for his 11th and perhaps final season with the Orioles. Jones stated again that the club hasn't reached out to his agent regarding a contract extension, He referred questions to executive vice president Dan Duquette, as he did last month at the annual FanFest event. Does...

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Beckham working hard at his new position

February 17, 2018, 1:36pm

Orioles

Beckham working hard at his new position

SARASOTA, Fla. - Tim Beckham took his cuts in the batting cage yesterday afternoon beneath another gorgeous blue sky and headed to the Camden Yards replica field. He walked with Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop, the trio shadowed by third base coach Bobby Dickerson. Dickerson, who also serves as infield instructor, kept hitting grounders to Beckham at third and Machado at shortstop. It ranks as some of the most important and closely scrutinized tasks in camp. Balls hit to Beckham's left and...

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Wrapping up the fourth day of workouts

February 17, 2018, 9:19am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Infielder RubÃ©n Tejada has reported to camp, leaving only a few position players marked absent. Everyone is required to be at the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Sunday, with the first full-squad workout held the following day. Manager Buck Showalter said he hasn't seen outfielder Cedric Mullins and infielders Garabez Rosa and Ã‰ngelb Vielma, the latter experiencing a visa issue in Venezuela. "Did you see (Jake) Arrieta?" Showalter quipped. "Don't keep...

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Schoop vows to atone for missing FanFest

February 17, 2018, 6:24am

Orioles

Schoop vows to atone for missing FanFest

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop said he regrets skipping the annual FanFest event last month at the Baltimore Convention Center and vows to make amends. "Yeah, of course, for the fans," he said upon reporting to camp this morning. "That's why I'm going to sign for them. Every fan, I'm going to sign for them and give them something back. I'm glad it's over and I can focus on baseball now so I can focus on being out there and helping the team win." Schoop declined...

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Machado on staying an Oriole and moving to shortstop

February 17, 2018, 5:49am

Orioles

Machado on staying an Oriole and moving to shortstop

SARASOTA, Fla. - Manny Machado's equipment bag from the World Baseball Classic arrived at his locker this morning a few minutes before the three-time All-Star, who walked into the clubhouse with a big smile on his face, approached every teammate, and offered a handshake and a hug. One at a time. Every player he could find. Machado and second baseman Jonathan Schoop have reported to camp two days before the first full-squad workout, best friends arriving almost simultaneously at the Ed Smith...

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Orioles remain in the hunt for another starting pitcher

February 16, 2018, 4:25pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles aren't done with the construction of their rotation. There's scaffolding in place with two openings behind Kevin Gausman, Dylan Bundy and Andrew Cashner - in no particular order. Hard hats are recommended again with names dropping off the board. The preference remains to add a left-hander, though Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. could break camp with the team as the fifth starter. Otherwise, he's got a good shot at occupying a spot in the bullpen. One member of the...

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Wrapping up the third day of workouts

February 16, 2018, 9:26am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - First baseman Chris Davis and infielder Ryan Mountcastle have reported to camp two days before position players are required. Still no sign of Manny Machado, Jonathan Schoop, Luis SardiÃ±as and RubÃ©n Tejada in the main clubhouse. Davis' moustache could have gotten here two days ahead of him. "They're trickling in pretty good now," said manager Buck Showalter. "We don't go on the field until Monday, so a lot of early arrivals. "It's funny, a lot of young guys like...

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Duquette talks about the Cashner signing

February 16, 2018, 6:46am

Orioles

Duquette talks about the Cashner signing

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette secured right-hander Andrew Cashner yesterday, signing him to a two-year, $16 million contract with an option, but he remains in the market for another starting pitcher and a left-handed hitter. Duquette is exploring trades and free agency. He'd prefer the latter. "This time of year, obviously, I'd rather be adding players without taking away from them, our prospect depth," he said this morning during the latest workout at the...

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Brach on Cashner: "I think it's a really good pickup for us"

February 16, 2018, 5:11am

Orioles

Brach on Cashner: "I think it's a really good pickup for us"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Outfielders Crag Gentry, signed to a minor league deal last week, and DJ Stewart are early arrivals at camp. Andrew Cashner, signed yesterday to a two-year, $16 million contract with an option for 2020, has been assigned No. 54. Reliever Jimmy Yacabonis also is wearing 54, but those days are ... wait for it ... numbered. Brad Brach was Cashner's teammate in San Diego back in 2012-2013 and offered a nice scouting report this morning as media gathered at his locker. "He's a...

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Notes on Hays, RodrÃguez, Britton and Mesa

February 15, 2018, 4:17pm

Orioles

Notes on Hays, RodrÃguez, Britton and Mesa

SARASOTA, Fla. - Austin Hays will let others debate whether he should be the Orioles' starting right fielder. Whether he belongs in the majors in any role or should accumulate more at-bats with the Triple-A affiliate. A quick interview at his locker this week confirmed that Hays is keeping it simple. His approach and his answers. "I'm just coming back and looking forward to putting the extra reps in and time in and just hoping to have a good year," Hays said, setting the tone and providing...

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Orioles' deal with Andrew Cashner is official

February 15, 2018, 1:58pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The negotiations began back in November, when Orioles vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson met face-to-bearded face with veteran right-hander Andrew Cashner. Talks gained and lost momentum, optimism rose and sank. But the club sliced through a thawing market today and reeled in its first significant free agent while addressing its most pressing need. Cashner passed his physical exam this afternoon and signed a two-year, $16 million contract that includes an...

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Orioles sign Cashner to two-year, $16 million deal (updated)

February 15, 2018, 9:35am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles now have three confirmed starting pitchers. The club has reached agreement with right-hander Andrew Cashner on a two-year contract worth a guaranteed $16 million, according to multiple sources. The deal is done and the club is expected to announce it shortly. Cashner joins a rotation that includes Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman. One spot is expected to be filled internally. The contract includes a $10 million vesting option for 2020 if he totals 360 innings over the...